Xerox booth from Drupa 2016

Xerox and Bobst have both said  they will not be  exhibiting  at Drupa  2021 the industry’s largest event. Xerox occupied about a quarter of Hall 8b . Xerox has said "Given continued uncertainty around holding large events during a pandemic and our own schedule for product introductions, Xerox has decided not to participate in the Drupa 2021 trade fair.” The Fuji-Xerox joint venture will expire at the end of March 2021, just prior to Drupa’s new dates of 20-30 April. 

Booth from Drupa 2016

Bobst had a large  presence in Hall 10. Bobst announced that it was cancelling its participation at most trade shows, including Drupa, as part of a new strategy that would also reduce its environmental impact. Bobst said that it had invested heavily in its ‘Competence Centers’, a new ways of engaging with customers . The giant Interpack show, which includes some exhibitors that also exhibit at Drupa, is scheduled for 25 February-3 March.